By Rosemary Counter — 2020
With myriad back-to-school options to choose from, moms’ groups have hit judgment overload.
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What happened? You thought you were doing the best for your child and didn’t set out to raise a selfish, insensitive, spoiled kid.
Is your child a picky eater, or a full-fledged resistant eater? Does he or she eat only 3-20 foods, refusing all others, eat from only one food group, or gag, tantrum, or become anxious if you introduce new foods? If so, you have a resistant eater.
Science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences—including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers—interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.
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Is your child extremely irritable most of the time? Do they have difficulty interpreting social cues? Are they impulsive and prone to outbursts or explosive rages? Parenting a child who has emotional dysregulation can be a bumpy ride.
Psychologist and author Gordon Neufeld, PhD, shares advice for parents on how yelling or screaming at your children really affects them, and why it is better to handle your frustration with your child in a more constructive manner.
Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent, says that no matter how out of control a child may seem, they don't need fixing. Watch as she explains a hands-on, fully present approach to parenting that can create conditions in which any child can thrive.
The bestselling author explains the difference between the two and why the distinction is crucial.
Peter discusses how parents can help their children with the stresses of current events.
There are many reasons a child doesn't respond to typical parenting techniques. Whatever the root cause of the intensity, parent coach and trainer Tina Feigal's revised edition of her book (formerly titled The Pocket Coach for Parents) will give you the tools you need to create a peaceful life.
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Do you dread parent-teacher conferences? Does your child really know how to push your hot button? Has your child been labeled “defiant” or “rebellious”? Here are proven strategies that have helped millions to tame—not break—a spirited child.